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= The Federation requires a status report. =

Choose a Team reporter to place your team responses here. Robin, Michael, John, Heather, and Cathy

=Mini-Mission 1: Advocating and Implementing Project Based Learning= Reflect on what you have learned about the structure, components, and rationale for project based learning and complete this mission:

Provide a rational for why PBL will be more successful methodology than conventional means of lecture and large class discussion.
Higher level of engagement due to ability to be creative in areas of interest to them, more hands-on, interactive and able to reach a diverse group of learners. It is collaborative and students feel more invested because they get to present their work to an authentic audience.

Provide possible PBL projects for each of the subjects taught: math, social studies, science and Antiquan language arts.
We can combine these disciplines in a project to address a local problem. For example, projecting into the future, there may be a shortage of gidgetbytes. Math can be applied to calculate consumption and estimate current reserves. Science can look study the chemistry of the energy source and whether other sources can be substituted. Social Studies can examine the human (Antiquan) geography and economic implications of use of the energy source and disruptions that might occur when transitioning. Language arts can develop and persuasive paper and presentation to the Antiquan High Council on the need to take action.

Provide either a short jingle to help the Antiquans remember project based learning or an illustration that would help the Antiquans remember project based learning.


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=Mini-Mission 2: Wisdom of the Crowd: Next Steps=
 * After analyzing and synthesizing the ideas on your chart, work together as a team to wordsmith 5-10 measurable next steps around implementation of your category. Technology vs. Curriculum **


 * Design curriculum that already integrates technology with project based learning in place ... or at a minimum is proposed for use
 * Work with administrators on assessment tools for the walk through or formal observations that involve technology. Have everyone involved so they know what administrators are looking for. Have everyone knowledgeable so there are no "gotcha" moments.
 * Visit other schools where technology and curriculum are working together
 * Get all stakeholders together in same room to have a conversation on where we are and/or want to go with technology in our curriculum. Get all parts of the curriculum spectrum involved in group meetings.
 * Superintendents
 * Principals
 * Assistant Principals
 * Curriculum Director
 * Technology Coordinator
 * Instructional Coach
 * Lead teachers
 * Get technology coordinator and instructional coach involved in curriculum review sessions... building bridges and giving alternatives for technology use in the classroom.
 * Don't forget to get the IU Tims and Mentors involved if need be

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=Mini-Mission 3: Know Your Support Systems - Full Speed Ahead= The results of the survey are here. We suggest that you save a copy of this spreadsheet so that you can sort it as you wish to be able to analyze the responses. (Team, Room, IU, etc)

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=Mini-Mission 4: Model Lessons and Galactic "Monsters"=


 * Reflection on Model Lessons:** Use the Discussion tab to respond

Discuss these prompts with your teammates
 * Battling the Galactic "Monster" Discussions**
 * What strategies you have used to overcome the "monsters"?
 * Who are some of the key people in the district who MUST be on your side in order to be successful?
 * As you share your strategies, consider using some for your Individual Mission

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=Mini-Mission 5: Presentation to the Federation= After you have reflected (and revised?) your project, post it below. Either upload the file, embed the project, or post a link to your project.

//**Note**//: The Individual Instructional Coach Mission (IICM) should be uploaded to your specific IU page here. Please save your mission (document, podcast, movie, prezi, etc. ) with your name.

=Post Final Team Mission Projects Here:=

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